Masat-1 Beacon Performing Test Transmission Again

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2011
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Masat-1 Beacon Performing Test Transmission Again

If the beacon passes its test, it will soon transmit from Galya-tető. It transmits its callsign twice with Morse code, then sends GFSK packets for 35 seconds, after which it switches to receive mode for 15 seconds.

TX power: 0.4W (26 dBm)

TX frequency: 437.345 MHz

Data rate: 625 bit/sec

Frequency deviation: +/- 625 Hz

Modulation: A1A és GFSK

Antenna: J-pole

Installation site: roof of building V2 at BME

Jeladó – CW

Jeladó – GFSK

Jeladó – Harmonikusok

Reception of the beacon is possible with a radio tuned to 437.345 MHz in USB mode. The demodulation software is available on this site.